Vietnam deposits instrument of ratification for UN Convention against Cybercrime
The formal deposition makes Vietnam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.
Vietjet Air to launch Hanoi-Prague route
The Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan has officially approved the plan for the route, which is expected to commence on July 11, 2026, with two flights per week, using wide-body Airbus A330.
Vietnam secures lion’s share of Thailand pepper market
Vietnam now supplies about 99.63% of Thailand’s imported pepper, driven by strong demand from the food and tourism industries and limited domestic production.
Ha Giang, Hoi An gain global spotlight in Time Out’s 2026 rankings
If Ha Giang reflects the beauty of space, Hoi An captures the beauty of time — blending heritage charm with vibrant modern life.
Vietnam diversifies supply sources to meet domestic fuel demand
Amid Middle East-related supply disruptions, Petrovietnam has moved swiftly to implement Resolution 36/NQ-CP to secure energy supply.
Youth key to nation’s future: Party chief
"We have grounds to expect that Vietnam’s youth will continue to write new chapters of the nation’s glorious history in the language of today: the language of knowledge, creativity, responsibility, and the relentless aspiration to rise and excel," wrote Party leader To Lam.
International sourcing expo to open new supply chain links for Vietnam’s seafood sector
More than a conventional trade fair, the upcoming event is designed as a global supply chain transaction hub, where hundreds of international buyer delegations are expected to visit Vietnam to source suppliers across multiple industries, with seafood identified as a priority sector.
Foreign investment in Phu Tho surges more than sevenfold in Q1
Phu Tho has renewed its investment promotion approach, expanding activities both at home and abroad to diversify partners and markets.
Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam pay an official visit to the Russian Federation from March 22 – 25. The visit is made at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Party Central Committee’s second meeting to lay foundations for national development: Party chief
The outcomes of the plenum will form the “legal corridors,” “operational rules,” “disciplinary principles,” and “standards of conduct” necessary to bring the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution into life and advance the country’s long-term strategic goals toward 2030 and 2045.
Second meeting of 14th Party Central Committee opens in Hanoi
The meeting is also scheduled to consider personnel affairs for State agencies for the 2026–2031 term and provide opinions on the five-year socio-economic development plan, national financial plan and medium-term public investment plan for 2026–2031, along with other key national issues.
Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition
According to a report from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, thousands of modern specialised vehicles and technical devices have been deployed to support traffic law enforcement in Vietnam.
FDI disbursement in Jan-Feb reaches five-year high
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of 2026 is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Russian youth drawn to Vietnamese translation contest
The final round of the fifth Russia-wide Vietnamese translation contest took place on March 21, at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, in a hybrid format. Launched in 2022, the annual event promotes the Vietnamese language and Vietnamese studies in Russia.
Hanoi’s “new visual classroom” brings history alive
Right from the first days of warm spring, the spot has been pulling in big crowds of locals and tourists eager to dive into its star attraction: “Admiring imperial annotations – Preserving woodblock imprints".
New business establishments surge over 70% in first two months of 2026
In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam recorded nearly 35,500 newly registered enterprises, with total registered capital of about 313.7 trillion VND (12 billion USD) and a workforce exceeding 167,500 employees.
Resolution announcing results of 16th National Assembly election adopted
Chairman Man affirmed that the election held on March 15 was a resounding success, describing it as a major national festival conducted in a democratic, equal, lawful, safe, economical and substantive manner.
General election’s voter turnout highest ever recorded: Press conference
According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities, as many as 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7% - the highest-ever rate recorded.
Ninh Binh boosts sustainability by integrating agriculture with tourism
Ninh Binh province is focusing on building an ecological and organic agricultural sector. Many safe farming models applying high technology have been implemented.
FDI disbursement in Jan–Feb reaches five-year high
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of this year is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
